It is the mission of Willapa Behavioral Health to provide effective mental health and chemical dependency services to facilitate recovery and to help our clients reach their full potential personally, emotionally and spiritually.

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Addictions. Addiction is the repeated involvement with a substance or activity, despite the substantial harm it now causes, because that involvement was (and may continue to be) pleasurable and/or valuable. More...

Addictions: Alcohol and Substance Abuse. People who become addicted to alcohol/drugs are gradually introduced and desensitized to them over a period of time. More...

Family & Relationship Issues. Family and personal relationships and friendships can be very difficult to handle. We've gathered resources to help you learn about and better manage relationship problems you may be experiencing. More...

Life Issues. Life issues are common problems, issues and/or crises that happen to normal people living normal lives. Examples include managing one's relationships so that they are healthy and functional, surviving disabilities, coping with grief, loss and self-esteem issues. More...

Parenting. It's normal for new parents and caregivers to feel a mixture of excitement, joy, and love along with some anxiety, fear, and a little trepidation. More...

Self Esteem. Low self-esteem keeps you from enjoying life, doing the things you want to do, and working toward personal goals.
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Marriage, Family, Stress and FinancesWe know from previous articles posted on Mental Help Net that having large amounts of money cannot make people happy. Conversely, can an inadequate amount of money make people unhappy? Judging from a lecture delivered by Dr. Benjamin Karney, PhD, psychologist at UCLA, the answer is... More...

Introduction to Elder CareDetermining exactly what type of care will best fit elders' needs is a time consuming process that often requires consultation with medical and eldercare professionals. More...

Interrupting the Cycle of Chronic PainIf you suffer from chronic pain, you are not alone. Millions of Americans seek treatment for chronic pain, pain that continues for more than six months. Chronic pain is no longer viewed as a symptom, but as an illness in itself. More...